[NIFL-ESL:9281] Re: Student needs assessment

From: A Tom (abtom@mindspring.com)
Date: Tue Aug 26 2003 - 13:33:53 EDT


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This is what I'm trying out this year...I've used the bottom part 
before but not the top.  I thought I'd try to start with some 
conversation about language learning.  Mine is a high beginning class.  
Abbie Tom

Ways to learn English:  What do you think students should do in English 
class?  Put a check next to answers you agree with.
___1. If you’re not sure about something, guess.
___2. Listen a lot; don’t talk much.
___3. Memorize grammar rules.
___4. Ask questions if you don’t understand.
___5. Discuss problems.
___6. Do grammar drills.
___7. Read a lot.
___8. Write a lot.
___9. Talk only when the teacher calls on you.
___10 Try to talk even if you might be wrong.
___11 Sit quietly if you don’t understand.
___12 Practice language you need for your life.
___13. Be careful not to make mistakes.
___14 Talk to your classmates in English.
___15 Look up words in your dictionary.
___16 Other?  Add your own ideas: _______________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________
Speaking:
Where do you speak English?
Who do you talk to in English?
Who do you want to talk to?
What  do you want to learn about speaking English?

Listening:
Where do you listen to English?
Who do you listen to?
Who do you want to listen to?
What do you want to learn about listening?

Reading:
What do you read in English?
What do you want to learn to read in English?

Writing:
Who do you write to in English?
What do you write in English?
What do you want to write in English?

abtom@mindspring.com
Abbie Tom
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC US



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